The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 374

"What... what on earth is going on here?"

At that moment, Stella, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke up, her voice calm but unwavering.

"Your son, Sheldon, has been leading the charge in ostracizing and bullying my son, Haynes, at their previous preschool. And today, because of an argument with Marvin, he started a fight with him too."

She handed her phone to Mr. Ayers, whose face was frozen in bewilderment.

"This is the footage from today. Why don't you take a look, Mr. Ayers?"

Mr. Ayers accepted the phone, forcing an obsequious smile. "Thank you, Deanna."

Since Keen was Sheldon's classmate, Mr. Ayers had attended Keen's birthday party as well. He'd witnessed Stella's humiliation firsthand that day. But as a seasoned businessman, he was far shrewder than his wife and knew how to read a room. Unlike Mrs. Ayers, who wore her disdain openly, Mr. Ayers made sure to show Stella nothing but respect, bowing and scraping as if she were an important client. Mrs. Ayers could hardly believe her eyes. Her heart skipped with a sudden jolt of anxiety. Had she gone too far with her arrogance toward Stella just now?

face darkened, lips pressed

him that way. So his son hadn't just bullied Haynes' child-he'd even gotten

son.

clenched. He forced a smile, though

apologize to both of you, and to your children.

half, his humility on full display. Mrs. Ayers stared in shock, eyes wide and mouth agape. Instinctively, she jumped in to defend herself, "But it was Neville's son

Mr. Ayers shot

your wife wanted Star and my son to kneel and apologize. Now, asking someone to kneel is a bit much, I'll admit, but hey, that was her idea of an apology. If I refuse, wouldn't that be

Neville. He turned and,

Smack!

clutched her cheek, staring at